For Shantou, Qing’ao Bay is like Yalong Bay to Sanya. This bay located on the east side of Nan’ao Island in Shantou is easy to leave a good impression. Its seawater is translucent blue and the sand is fine. It is the more beautiful bay on the entire Nan’ao Island and also the destination for many people coming to Nan’ao. After taking a boat to Nan’ao Island, you can directly take the round-island bus at the ferry terminal, and the terminus is Qing’ao Bay. The bay mouth of Qing’ao Bay faces southeast. The bay belly is very deep. The bay arc is 2.9 kilometers. Looking down from a high place, it is like a crescent moon. Rows of casuarina trees spread along the curved beach. The waves, white sand, forest belt and various newly-built pavilions and towers in the forest constitute a beautiful scene by the beach. The slope of the beach in Qing’ao Bay extending towards the sea is gentle. The seawater along the coast is not very deep. It is a relatively ideal bathing beach and is very suitable for swimming. Qing’ao Bay is also a very good accommodation area. Generally, most people who come to Nan’ao Island choose either Xiawei Bay or Qing’ao Bay for accommodation. If you want to see the sea view, Qing’ao Bay is more suitable than Xiawei Bay. The hotel prices here vary greatly between weekdays and weekends, fluctuating around 150 yuan. For example, it may be 400 yuan on weekdays, and it may be 500-600 yuan on weekends. Open all year round and open all day.
